Month: March 2015

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT

Tony Award-nominated actor and Grammy Award winner Sean Allan Krill (Jagged Little Pill, Parade) invites you to fall in love all over again with the legendary Tony Bennett. In a moving concert composed of personal stories and unforgettable songs, Broadway star Krill commemorates the artistry and humanitarian spirit that made Bennett one of the most celebrated crooners of all time. Featuring a stellar jazz band, hit songs include "Fly Me To The Moon," "Because of You," "Rags to Riches," "Stranger in Paradise," "The Way You Look Tonight," and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Presented by Artists Lounge Live.

Video of this world premiere concert is coming soon! Until then, enjoy clips of Sean Allan Krill in action.

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    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    SEAN ALLAN KRILL

    Sean Allan Krill is an American actor and singer who has appeared in film and television, on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at prestigious regional theaters across the country. He originated the role of Steve Healy in the Alanis Morisette musical Jagged Little Pill for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. The cast album of the critically-acclaimed show was the recipient of the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Additionally, he performed the role on telecasts of Good Morning America and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Krill made his Broadway debut as Sam Carmichael in the mega-hit Mamma Mia!. Further Broadway credits include Chess, Parade (Grammy Award nomination), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and Honeymoon in Vegas. Off Broadway credits include Parade at New York City Center, David Byrne's Joan of Arc: Into the Fire and The Brother Sister Plays at The Public Theatre, Hit By The Wall, and A Civil War Christmas. National Tours include the Las Vegas company of Mamma Mia! (BroadwayWorld Award), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Carbonell Award nomination and Leon Rabin Award nomination). Regional theatre highlights include the title role in Sunday in the Park With George, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Into the Woods, Sense and Sensibility (Craig Noel Award winner, Jeff Award nomination), Honeymoon in Vegas, Hamlet, Brigadoon (Jeff Award nomination), and Forever Plaid. Television: Dopesick, FBI: Most Wanted, Search Party, Dr. Death, Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Godfather of Harlem, and Mr. Robot. Film: Intermedium and the live theatre filming of Sense and Sensibilty. Krill studied at Wayne State University, where he received the Lily Tomlin Scholarship for Theatre. seanallankrill.com

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    Swinging on a Star: Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby Featuring Music of Andrews Sisters

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    "BRADSHAW DELIVERS AN ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE." -SOUND AND TOWN

    SWINGING ON A STAR: JARED BRADSHAW SINGS BING CROSBY

    FEATURING THE MUSIC OF THE ANDREWS SISTERS

    All aboard for a sentimental journey as Broadway's Jared Bradshaw celebrates America's favorite crooner in a concert that's one humdinger of a good time! Bradshaw appeared on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Jersey Boys, and can currently be seen in Walt Disney Entertanment's Finding Nemo. Bursting with charm, Bradshaw takes a walk down memory lane with warm, touching stories. His swinging band features a talented trio singing the joyful harmonies of the Andrews Sisters. Treasured hits include "Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive," "It's Been a Long, Long Time," "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" and "White Christmas." Presented by Artists Lounge Live.

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    JARED BRADSHAW

    Sound and Town cheers, “Bradshaw delivers an electrifying performance.” Jared Bradshaw is a Broadway veteran turned Disney World resident. He headlines Artists Lounge Live concerts nationwide in Swinging On A Star: Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby and A Bing Crosby Christmas. Bradshaw starred as Willy Wonka (US/perf) in the original Broadway cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, also performing the role for the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. He appeared in Jersey Boys for an eight year run, swinging several roles in the Broadway, Off-Broadway, Chicago, and First National Tour casts. Off-Broadway, he hilariously spoofed celebrities in Forbidden Broadway, including Hugh Jackman, Harry Connick Jr, and John Travolta. Other credits nationwde include the world premiere musical Dave (Pre-Broadway), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Singing in the Rain (Don Lockwood), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Parade (Leo Frank), Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), West Side Story (Riff), Cabaret (Cliff), The Last Five Years (Jamie), and numerous productions of Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Additionally, he entertained audiences around the world aboard Disney Cruise Ships. Currently, Bradshaw performs for Walt Disney Entertainment in Finding Nemo: The Big, Blue, and Beyond as the actor/puppeteer for Great White Shark Bruce at Disney's Animal Kingdom. He is married to Broadway actress Lindsay Northen. jaredbradshaw.com, @bwaymjjared 

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    Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: John Michael Dias sings Neil Sedaka

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    BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: JOHN MICHAEL DIAS SINGS NEIL SEDAKA

    Golden-voiced Broadway crooner John Michael Dias belts the hits of teen-pop sensation Neil Sedaka. No stranger to the world of smash-hit Jukebox Musicals, Dias’ credits include starring as Neil Sedaka in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Broadway, National Tour); and Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (Broadway, National Tour, Vegas, Chicago). Broadway World calls Dias “Perfection… once you see, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.” Sing along as Dias soars on feel-good favorites from Sedaka’s prolific singer-songwriter catalogue, including “Calendar Girl,” “Oh Carol,” and "Love Will Keep Us Together." and "Love Will Keep Us Together." 

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    JOHN MICHAEL DIAS

    Broadway World calls Dias “Perfection… once you see, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.” John Michael Dias is a Broadway actor and singer, cabaret performer, and recording artist. He recently appeared on Broadway as Neil Sedaka in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. He originated the same role for the Beautiful First National Tour. Dias gained a nationwide following starring as Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons in the smash-hit Jersey Boys, playing the role on Broadway, as well as in the First National Tour, Las Vegas, and Chicago companies. He can also be seen singing special appearances nationwide with the vocal group The Doo-Wop Project. Concerts include Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: John Michael Dias Sings Neil Sedaka and Get Happy (a celebration of songs made famous by Judy Garland) with friend/collaborator Jacqueline Carnahan. Dias earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Dias’ solo album, Write This Way, which features intimate takes on Broadway and pop favorites like “Can’t Take My Eyes of of You” and “New York State of Mind” is available on all music streaming platforms.

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    ROCKIN’ DOWN THE CLOCK: 100 YEARS OF HITS!

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    WORLD PREMIERE CONCERT COMING SOON!

    ROCKIN' DOWN THE CLOCK: 100 YEARS OF HITS!

    Dance through the decades and sing along as a dynamite quartet wows with hits from Louis Armstrong to Taylor Swift! Starring Broadway actress Cherise Coaches (Waitress), Emmy-nominated PBS star Angela Ingersoll (Get Happy), Broadway Touring PBS star Michael Ingersoll (Jersey Boys, Under the Streetlamp), and accaimed headliner John-Mark McGaha (Signed, Sealed, Delivered). Featuring an electrifying band, songs include "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing," "Save The Last Dance For Me," "Hey Jude," "Piece of My Heart," "Sweet Caroline," "Superstition," "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life," "I Will Always Love You," and more. Presented by Artists Lounge Live.

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      CHERISE COACHES

      Chicago Theatre Review cheers, "Cherise Coaches is transcendent... a gifted, glittering songstress." Cherise Coaches is a Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based actress, recording artist, songwriter, vocal arranger/producer, and voice coach. She appeared on Broadway in the musical Waitress as well as the North American Tour of Disenchanted! The Musical. Ms Coaches recently appeared in and served as Vocal Supervisor for the reimagined Gospel at Colonus in both Chicago and Los Angeles. Other theatre credits include Hair (Dionne), Dreamgirls (Charlene), A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle (Young Patti), and the musical revue Dynamite Divas where she dazzled audiences in the styles of legends Dinah Washington, Beyonce, and Patti LaBelle. Ms Coaches was honored with a Black Theater Alliance nomination for the Phylicia Rashad Award for Most Promising Actress. She also appeared on tour with Artists Lounge Live as a featured vocalist in Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul, Higher and Higher Chester with Gregory, and Signed, Sealed, Delivered: John-Mark McaGaha Sings Stevie Wonder. Television credits include The Chi and Empire. Film credits include Plow and The Terrible Tenth. Additionally, Ms Coaches records, writes, and produces neo-soul music, available now on all streaming platforms. IG/TikTok/Twitter: @cherisecoaches

      ANGELA INGERSOLL

      Los Angeles Times cheers, “Ingersoll has incandescent star power.” Angela Ingersoll is an Emmy Award-nominated and multi-award-winning actor, singer, director, and writer. She headlines stages nationwide in Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland, receiving an Emmy nomination for her performance in the concert's television broadcast on PBS. She also won acclaim starring as Judy Garland in several productions of End of the Rainbow, receiving Chicago's Jeff Award, a BroadwayWorld Award, and Los Angeles Times Woman of the Year in Theatre. Attracting the attention of Garland’s family, Ingersoll collaborated onstage with Joey Luft, with critics dubbing her "heiress apparent to the Garland legacy." Other theatre highlights: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Hedy, Jeff nomination), South Pacific (Nellie), Carousel (Julie), The Mistress Cycle (Anais Nin, Jeff nomination), The Secret Garden (Martha, Jeff nomination), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy, Ostrander Award), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza, Ostrander nomination), Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Belle, Ostrander Award), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit, Ostrander nomination), Macbeth (Lady Macbeth, Ostrander Award), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), The Merry Wives of Windsor (Mistress Quickly), Richard III (Lady Anne), The 39 Steps, as well as work with The Second City in Chicago and Hollywood. She studied Improv with The Groundlings and received a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College. Other television: Chicago PD. Other concerts include The 12 Dames of Christmas with Angela Ingersoll, as well as appearing alongside her husband in Hooked on a Feeling: Michael and Angela Ingersoll in Concert. Together the couple founded Artists Lounge Live, a Chicago-based production company presenting concerts nationwide. She is the Artistic Director of Artists Lounge Live, writing and directing many of their offerings. artistsloungelive.com, angelaingersoll.com IG: @angela_ingersoll

      Born in Indianapolis, IN, Ingersoll began performing at age five. As a teen she attended performing arts junior and high schools, Madame Walker Youth in Arts Program, Northwestern University's National High Institute Cherub Program in Theatre, received Honorable Mentions in Theatre and Music from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts, a Prelude Award for Acting, was a National Shakespeare Competition finalist, and frequently sang the National Anthem for the NBA and NCAA. She is a graduate of Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY), accepted in Opera Performance and earning a BFA in Acting. She spent her early professional years as a Young Company Member of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and a Company Member of Playhouse on the Square (Memphis, TN). As a professional artist and business owner, she engages students by conducting young artist enrichment workshops. She is a proud union member, AEA and SAG/AFTRA.

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      MICHAEL INGERSOLL

      Chicago Sun-Times declares, “He’s got star written all over him." All-around entertainer Michael Ingersoll presents concerts nationwide as Executive Producer of Artists Lounge Live, co-founded with wife Angela Ingersoll. He won acclaim starring as Nick Massi of The Four Seasons in Jersey Boys, originating the Broadway tour casts in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as performing the role on The Emmy Awards, The Tonight Show, PBS' Capitol Fourth, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Additionally, he directed multiple productions of Jersey Boys for regional theatre and appears on the album Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas produced by Bob Gaudio. Ingersoll also created the PBS retro-rock vocal group sensation Under the Streetlamp, seen in millions of homes nationwide. As a member of the original quartet, he starred in four PBS concert specials, recorded five albums, and toured extensively, headlining historic venues across the US and abroad. Other television: Access Hollywood, Chicago Fire, The Beast, co-producing three Streetlamp concert specials, and executive producing the Emmy-nominated Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland. Film: Walk the Line (Donzil). Other theatre: tick, tick...BOOM! (Jonathan Larson, Jeff nomination), Of Mice and Men (George, Ostrander nomination), Floyd Collins (Floyd, Ostrander nomination), and Bat Boy: The Musical (Bat Boy, Ostrander nomination). He appears in concert nationwide with Artists Lounge Live in Southern Nights: Michael Ingersoll Sings Glen Campbell, Lean On Me: The Brotherhood of Roll 'n Roll, Jingle Bell Rock, and Hooked on a Feeling: Michael and Angela Ingersoll in Concert. artistsloungelive.com

      Born in Kettering, OH, Ingersoll is an alum of Muse Machine (Dayton, OH) and earned a BFA in Acting from of Miami University. He spent his early professional years as a Young Company Member of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and a Company Member of Playhouse on the Square (Memphis, TN). As a professional artist, entrpreneur, producer, and business owner he engages students by conducting guest artist workshops and appeared as a Professional Development Speaker for OAPN (Ohio Arts Professionals Network). He is a proud union member, AEA and SAG/AFTRA. Ingersoll also fundraises for various organizations as an emcee/auctioneer, combining his entertainment experience with a deep-seated passion for service.

      JOHN-MARK MCGAHA

      Broadway World cheers, "McGaha is marvelous... crystal-clear perfection." John-Mark McGaha is an acclaimed singer, actor, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist. He headlines concerts across the country with Artists Lounge Live, starring in Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Stevie wonder Experience With John-Mark McGaha, Someday At Christmas: John-Mark McGaha Sings Stevie Wonder, Unforgettable John-Mark McGaha Sings Nat King Cole, and A Nat King Cole Christmas. Theatre credits include starring Off-Broadway in the musical Cafe A Gogo and portraying jazz great Lionel Hampton in Tuxedo Junction. Other credits include Smokey Joe's Cafe; Violet; The Ray Charles Legacy; The Sinatra Legacy; and The Cash Legacy at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. Also a music arranger, he provided Music Direction and Adaptation for the world premiere musical Ocean 1222: A Black Family Christmas. Television appearances include a featured musical guest spot on BET's Centric Celebrates Selma: 50th Anniversary Music Special. McGaha began studying classical piano at the age of five. He attended Birmingham Southern College and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York. His central passion is worshipping God in spirit and truth. He served as Director of Contemporary Worship and Arts at Trinity United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. John and his wife Grace have five beautiful children.

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      MY HAPPINESS: MICHELLE LAUTO SINGS CONNIE FRANCIS

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      "TRULY WONDERFUL... LAUTO IS A BROADWAY-QUALITY PERFORMER" -CHICAGO TRIBUNE

      MY HAPPINESS: MICHELLE LAUTO SINGS CONNIE FRANCIS

      Celebrate the original princess of pop with award-winning stage star Michelle Lauto (Spamilton, In the Heights). Lauto won acclaim for performances packed with comedic charm and emotional depth. And just like her idol, she's an irrespressible Jersey girl with a tremendous voice. Backed by a sensational band, Lauto relates Francis' poignant story in a concert brimming with sentimental favorites including "Who's Sorry Now," "Stupid Cupid," and "Where The Boys Are.”

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        ABOUT THE ARTIST

        MICHELLE LAUTO

        Chicago Tribune raves, “Truly wonderful... Lauto is a Broadway-quality performer.” Michelle Lauto is an award-winning New York based actor, singer, director, and educator. Lauto received Chicago's Jeff Award for her outstanding performance in the original Chicago cast of Forbidden Broadway's hit musical Spamilton. She also received a Jeff nomination for starring as Liza Minnelli in The Boy From Oz. Other theatre credits include In The Heights (Vanessa), Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), Hair (Sheila), Xanadu (Kira), Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne), Grease (Marty), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), 1776 (Abigail Adams), Sunset Boulevard (Betty), and Seussial (Mayzie). On screen, Lauto appears in commericals and co-stars in the musical drama Mixtape on Netflix. She is a graduate of The Second City Training Center. Concerts include My Happiness: Michelle Lauto Sings Connie Francis, as well as numerous cabaret appearances. michellelauto.com / Insta @michellelauto

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        SOMETHING WONDERFUL: Heidi Kettenring IN CONCERT

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        "★★★★★ GLORIOUS... AN ELEGANT, TEAR-JERKING CONCERT EVENT" -AROUND THE TOWN CHICAGO

        SOMETHING WONDERFUL: HEIDI KETTENRING IN CONCERT

        Chicago’s favorite leading lady Heidi Kettenring lends her signature warmth to beloved pop hits and musical theatre favorites. A storyteller sure to stir the heart, Kettenring shares tales of her travels, triumphs, and trials upon the stage. The multi-award winner's star turns nationwide include Broadway in Chicago's Wicked, Disney's Beauty and The Beast (National Tour), The King and I (Jeff Award), Hello, Dolly!, Funny Girl and more. Featuring an exceptional band, treasured songs include "People," "Close To You," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "So Long, Dearie," and "You've Got A  Friend."

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          Metropolis. Arlington Heights, IL

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        HEIDI KETTENRING

        Award-winning actress Heidi Kettenring starred as Nessarose in the Broadway in Chicago company of Wicked, and as Belle in the National Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Theatre credits nationwide include The King and I (Anna, Jeff Award, Broadway World Award), Oliver! (Nancy, Jeff nomination), Hello, Dolly! (Dolly Levi), Cats (Grizabella), Annie Get Your Gun (Annie Oakley), Les Miserables (Fantine), My Fair Lady (Eliza), Hairspray (Penny, Jeff nomination), Funny Girl (Fanny Brice, Jeff nomination), Little Women (Jo, Jeff nomination), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Milly), The Merry Wives of Windsor (Mistress Ford), Hero (Jane, World Premiere), She Loves Me (Ilona), and Guys and Dolls (Adelaide, After Dark Award). Film: Man of Steel. Television: Chicago Fire (NBC) and Cupid (ABC). Concerts: We’ve Only Just Begun and Merry Christmas Darling: Heidi Kettenring Sings Karen Carpenter; also Ravinia Festival, Millenium Park, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Pensacola Symphony. Additionally, she voices Disney Princess audiobooks. Kettenring is the recipient of a Jeff Award, eight Jeff Award nominations, two Broadway World Awards, an After Dark Award, the Richard Kneeland Award, and the Sarah Siddons Leading Lady Award. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and married to actor David Girolmo.

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